Employee was tightening the antennae on a Komatsu 500 loader from the right side platform. EE lost EE's balance and fell onto the handrail striking EE's left rib cage. Employee suffered a broken rib.
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October 24, 2020
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Fall onto or against objects
Associated Asphalt and Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was repairing the wall on a chute when EE's foot slipped and EE twisted the right ankle. EE received a steroid anti-inflammatory shot on 04/15/2021.
February 10, 2020
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was stepping out of a truck and twisted right ankle as EE placed it on the ground d/t uneven ground. EE has a minor sprain and is taking days off to prevent further injury.
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